USM-IBCPermanent Guardrail

The USM-IBC Guardrail system provides permanent full-perimeter fall protection with a unique design that allows 100% water-tight installation under standard roofing and sheet metal details including coping caps, drip edges, gravel stops and even inside most commercial gutters without penetrating the roof membrane. Our “Zero Penetration” attachment under standard perimeter edge details allows full access to the entire roof surface, wall flashings and sheet metal. The USM-IBC Guardrail system can be installed prior to roof construction and even left in place during complete roof replacement. USM-IBC Guardrail meets and exceeds OSHA Standards and International Building Codes (ICC).

Wall Mount Permanent Guardrail

The Wall Mount Guardrail system provides permanent full-perimeter fall protection with a unique design that allows water-tight installation using a dual plate mounting system. The dual plate mounting system allows roof flashing to be installed over the base plate and creates a compression seal around mounting studs when the upright plate is attached. The Wall Mount Guardrail system meets and exceeds OSHA Standards and International Building Codes (ICC).

Deck MountGuardrail

The Deck Mount Guardrail system provides permanent full-perimeter fall protection with a unique design that allows pre-fabricated pipe boots to be used to flash stanchion penetrations, unlike traditional deck mount guardrails. Pipe flashings can be placed over the Deck Mount uprights prior to installation of the horizontal railing, a preferred method over field wrapping penetrations. Unlike traditional systems, horizontal rails can be removed during future re-roofs to allow new pipe flashings to be installed. Deck Mount Guardrail meets and exceeds OSHA Standards and International Building Codes (ICC).

Roof Hatch Guardrail System

The Roof Hatch Guardrail system was strategically designed to ensure compliance, safety and ease of use. Self-closing gate and built-in landing area provide maximum safety and security to users. The integrated GrabSafe™ hand holds provide permanent ladder extensions to assist in comfortable and safe egress and ingress of the ladder while maintaining 3–point contact. With more built-in safety features then the competition and engineered to exceed 250lb constant loads, the Roof Hatch Guardrail is your ultimate choice for safety.

Ladder-To-Roof Access Point

The Ladder to Roof Access Point provides permanent fall protection, a controlled access zone, and safer step-on and step-off for both temporary and fixed ladder points. Our “Zero Penetration” attachment will not damage the roof or flashings, prevents moisture from entering the building, and will not void the roof warranty. Each unit features patented GrabSafeTM handholds, providing 3-point control during ladder step-on and step-off, and self-closing gate. Roof Hatch Guardrail meets and exceeds standards and requirements for controlled access zones.

Skylight Guardrail System

Every year, a number of preventable skylight-related injuries happen. When skylights are covered with snow, leaves, debris, or they just go unnoticed, skylights remain a common fall hazard-protect yourself from skylight related injuries by investing in high-quality fall protection equipment. Our guardrail system, specifically crafted for skylights, is securely attached to the skylight structure. This provides both compliance and peace of mind for workers.

Domed Skylight Fall Protection Screens

When workers are on rooftops, skylights are a particularly dangerous threat. Whether these roof openings are covered with snow, leaves, debris, or they just go unnoticed, skylights remain a common fall hazard-protect yourself from skylight-related injuries by investing in high-quality fall protection equipment. Our guardrail system, specifically crafted for skylights, is securely attached to the skylight structure, providing both compliance and peace of mind for workers. The skylight screen system mounts to the skylight frame and over these roof openings, making it virtually impossible to experience a skylight-related fall.

Lightning Protection

Packing up to 100 million volts of electricity, a bolt of lightning has the power to rip through roofs, explode walls of brick and concrete and ignite deadly fires. Most tragically, lightning kills. The Lightning Rail™ reduces all of these risks by providing a continuous lighting protection system at the perimeter of your building including passive fall protection per OSHA and Building Code requirements. This UL Certified system helps to ensure you are protecting one of your organization's largest investments.

Custom Design Services

Leading Edge Safety is more than a fall protection company. We see the bigger picture, and as a result, we work to help make every aspect of a job site more productive and safer. Our solution? The creation of custom design services. Offering a wide spectrum of custom design services, ranging from specialty spray rigs for roof-coating companies, one-of-a-kind material carts used to enhance your construction equipment, and custom-built hydraulic tanks, we work to help make construction equipment modifications for the construction and roofing industries.
How We Can Help
Complete Build Design
Whether you have a minor engineering project or a full-scale construction project, our experts can help you provide everything from on-site project evaluation to comprehensive budget estimates.
Stamped Engineering
Do you need a construction equipment modification or custom-tailored guardrail created for your next project? If so, we can help. Once we have outlined your equipment objectives, we will handle the third-party facilitation of PE stamping.
3D Modeling
From full-scale models to on-site mock ups, we have the skills and expertise needed to help you handle your every 3D printing needs.
Scaled Prototyping
When your project requires scaled prototyping from experts you can trust, look no further than Leading Edge.
Full-scale Prototyping
In addition to providing scaled prototyping, we offer full-scale prototyping that gives you a comprehensive look at your next project.
Metal Fabrication
From specialized material carts to custom construction equipment additions, use our metal fabrication services to get your next project the places it needs to go.
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To learn more about our full-service construction equipment modification services or other custom design services, contact our Kansas City establishment by calling (888) 990-2990.

AB-O2
Self-Cleaning Two Part Adhesive Applicator

The AB02–The world’s first and only self cleaning adhesive applicator. When the hand valve is in the off position, compressed air quickly pushes product through to the tip. This means you won’t need to constantly change tips every time you need to pause the system.

I.C.E. Cart
Mobile Fall Protection Cart Companion

The I.C.E. Station comes fully equipped with everything you need to meet your safety and first aid requirements. Everything you need is quick, easy and visible in a centralized location when first aid care is needed. All of our units come with the most common standard options but can be customized to fit your specific needs.
The I.C.E. Platform is sold as a stand-alone unit or can be purchased to configure and fit your existing mobile fall cart.

LES Flat Material Cart

The LES Flat Material Cart is a convenient mobile option for your jobsite materials. With a rear hitch and front pin hitch a train can be formed. D-Rings and fork pockets make hoisting, tying down and moving a breeze.

GrabSafe Portable™ Ladder Extension

The transfer from the ladder to the roof is the #1 most dangerous task relating to falls from a height. There is no good way to step off a ladder and onto a roof and back, until now. The GrabSafe™ eliminates the common safety issues related to ladder/roof transfers. The GrabSafe™ meets OSHA regulation 1926.502(b)(3) and 1926.1053(b)(1) and meets ANSI standard 14.2 and 14.5.

TriRex™
Mobile Fall Protection Cart

No substitute for the original–The ONLY fall arrest cart with a locking engagement arm that ensures your anchor point is locked in its deepest point of penetration during a fall. The TriRex™ incorporates a streamlined design with a three-point front axle locking mechanism.
Keep your workers safe and mobile with the TriRexTM.
The TriRexTM meets and exceeds OSHA 1926.502(D).

Stinger™
Mobile Fall Protection Cart

Small and compact, the Stinger™ allows for 1 person fall arrest and 1 person fall restraint. The compact design allows for transport in the back of a pickup and can fit through doorways, elevators and roof hatches. The counterweights remove easily to reduce weight while moving.
When you need versatile mobile fall protection, the Stinger™ will meet your needs. The Stinger™ meets and exceeds 1926.502 (D).

R2000™
Mobile Fall Protection Cart

The R2000™ maintains the same safety features of the popular Tri-RexTM with a lighter weight for when the situation warrants. The R2000™ mobile anchor cart allows for mobile and versatile fall protection for 2 person fall arrest and 2 person fall restraint.
The R2000™ meets and exceeds OSHA 1926.502(D).

RaptorRail™
Temporary Guardrail

Our RaptorRail™ Temporary Rail systems are designed and built to keep your workers safe while enhancing productivity.
The RaptorRail™ is designed and built to keep your workers safe while enhancing their productivity. It can be installed quickly and easily, yet is adaptable to virtually any situation.

Ballasted Guardrail
Temporary Railing System

The Ballasted Guardrail is a fast, easy, and economical way to erect temporary guardrail systems to keep workers safe while increasing their productivity. Heavy weighted bases prevent tipping and allow configuration to adapt to almost any situation. Weighted Base Guardrails can be used at perimeters, open curbs, skylights, stair openings and anywhere else a leading edge requires fall protection. Meets and exceeds OSHA Standards for guardrails 29 CFR 1926.502 and 1910.23.

SKYNET™Portable Skylight Protection

The SKYNET™ is an easy-to-use, reusable, cost-effective solution for skylight fall protection. It’s user friendliness is attributed to it’s simple yet highly effective design. Simply lay a SKYNET™ over a curbed skylight or secured over an opening in the roof surface and you’re protected from falling through to the level below.

SafetyGator™Fall Restraint System

The SafetyGator™ offers you protection from
the number one cause of death and serious
injury at residential sites–heights from six
feet or more. The SafetyGator™ is the simplest
solution for compliance and maximum safety.

SS-Rail™Steep Slope Guardrail System

The SS-Rail™ is designed to be user friendly, yet completely adjustable
to the daily challenges of steep slope roofing. Installation is quick and
easy with lightweight posts and slotted keyway for fastening.
Designed to accept the solid steel RaptorRail™ or standard lumber, the
SS-Rail™ system offers economical options so ou can provide the safest
jobsite possible.

2017 Event Schedule

The NSC Congress & Expo brings together the world’s largest gathering of safety professionals annually. NSC uses the concept of the Journey to Safety Excellence® as a roadmap for organizations to continuously improve their safety practice to ensure no harm.

Come to the Mile High City and enjoy the blue sky and big mountains while advancing your organization by connecting with 600 industry-leading exhibitors demonstrating the products and services that will take your programs to the next level. Whether you enjoy the energizing expo hall or prefer a one-on-one approach, you will find opportunities and solutions that fit you and your organization.

Plan to attend “The Largest Roofing Expo presented by Roofing Contractors for the Roofing Industry” – the Western Roofing Expo 2017 – your once-a-year opportunity to maximize your company’s productivity, efficiency and profitability. Known for bringing all of the elements of the roofing industry together, the Western Roofing Expo focuses on the western region of the United States and the specific needs that roofing and waterproofing contractors face in these areas.

The North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) represents premier roofing professionals. Our territory is made up of the northeast region including: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

The International Roofing Expo is the preeminent roofing construction and maintenance event where roofing pros experience face-to-face interaction, product review, education and networking. The expansive show floor and extensive educational program provide the best opportunity to discover the latest trends, advances in technology and best practices for business growth.